vengeful
word
Definition
Wanting or seeking to get back at someone for a wrong or injury; having a strong desire for revenge.
Usage & Nuances
"Vengeful" is formal and used to describe people or actions focused on revenge. Common collocations: "vengeful spirit," "vengeful attitude." Not the same as "revengeful" (less common); different from simply being angry or upset.
Spanish: vengativo - lleno de deseos de venganzaPortuguese (BR): vingativoPortuguese (PT): vingativoChinese (Simplified): 报复心强的 - 复仇心切的Chinese (Traditional): 報復心強的 - 復仇心切的Hindi: प्रतिशोधीArabic: انتقاميBengali: প্রতিহিংসাপরায়ণ - প্রতিশোধপরায়ণRussian: мстительныйJapanese: 復讐心に燃えた - 復讐心を持つVietnamese: căm thù - đầy lòng báo thùKorean: 복수심에 불타는 - 앙심을 품은Turkish: intikamcıUrdu: انتقامیIndonesian: pendendam
Example Sentences
He became vengeful after losing his job unfairly.
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A vengeful person tries to hurt those who have wronged them.
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She warned him not to make vengeful decisions.
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After the argument, he sent her a vengeful message online.
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The movie's villain is cold and vengeful, never forgiving any insult.
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Don’t let a vengeful attitude ruin your relationships.
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